Army Braves Zero Blasts in Winter “War” Maneuvers (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ARMY BRAVES ZERO BLASTS IN WINTER “WAR” MANEUVERS: FORT BRADY, MI - Soldiers on skis hold gun practice and go through drills while comrades make dense smoke screen — Many spills in dangerous race down steep hill during winter sports. 2. GOV. TRUMBULL, OF CONN., FOILS DEATH IN GLIDER CRASH: NEWARK, NJ - Although an experienced flyer, he was slightly injured on his first attempt at gliding when his machine, which was being drawn by a speeding automobile to give it momentum, crashed nose first into the ground from a height of fifteen feet. 3. BRAVE SEA DANGERS IN FRAIL CRAFT TO SNARE SHARKS: SALUAFATA, SAMOA - (Exclusive Pictures) Natives go out in small boats to catch man-killers which are considered a great delicacy at their feasts. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. MADRID, SPAIN - Gen. Berenguer, ex-Military Governor of Morocco, is appointed Spain’s Premier to succeed de Rivera. 5. PALM BEACH, FL - (Exclusive Pictures) Mannikins show latest beach styles in gorgeous hand-painted and flared pajamas. 6. LOS ANGELES, CA - Ambassador to Poland, A.P. Moore, husband of late Lillian Russell, dies of pneumonia. 7. DIVERS PLUNGE INTO ETERNAL “HOT BATH” AT WINTER CARNIVAL: BANFF, CANADA - Bathers disport themselves in warm, geyser-fed, outdoor pool while spectators in furs shiver on the snow-covered ground surrounding it. 8. CAVALRYMEN AMAZE CROWDS IN MONSTER MILITARY SHOW: PARIS, FRANCE - The pick of the French army display expert horsemanship at maneuvers attended by great throngs of officials and society folk. 9. RACERS CRASH ON WATER HURDLES IN NEW “SKI” THRILL: WINTERHAVEN, FL - Daring sportsmen, on skis, skim over water at lightning speed, hitched by ropes to fast motorboats — Many are ducked as they skid around curves. 10. DARING BOY TRAINER DEFIES JUNGLE CATS IN “SCHOOL OF PERIL”: LUNA PARK, CA - Teaches lions the three R’s while unruly beasts growl and snap — But they excel when it comes to the college yell. 11. BLASTS ROCK BRIDGE IN TESTS OF GIANT AIR-TORPEDOES: ALBEMARLE, NC - Fleet of airplanes, flying at a great height, drop explosives over span and show expert marksmanship.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library